The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral

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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning

clothes.”

Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”

Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”

“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”

“What is it?”

Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.

“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”

Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”

Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”

Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”

“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”

“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.

He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.

“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”

Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”

Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.

“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”

Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.

“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”

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“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.

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patting her shoulder. “I should go back before

but have you eaten? I can make

Don’t trouble yourself–get some

that, he

night, the Valen household was anything but

Sunset Chamber, Cristina had spent nearly half an hour screaming insults at the top of her lungs.

one came

one even passed by

entire estate had collectively decided she wasn’t worth their

the only one who suffered–shivering in the freezing cold until she had no

“Have Oliver

replied, “No, Master Allan. They’re

Ningser Pavilion.”

haven’t they left? They should have returned last night. The Langley family doesn’t have many to oversee the funeral arrangements–Oliver and

has returned. With him and the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence won’t matter much. She is an outsider now, after

no intention of leaving either. I just saw Miniro–he said

She could

movement from Ningser Pavilion,”

brows knitted together. “She’s really not leaving? The funeral

cloak. “Perhaps something is holding her up. If she doesn’t leave,

Kody, go fetch her to have breakfast with us before we

in many celebrations, but funerals—especially one of such high standing–were obligations

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she showed no sign of preparing for a journey. He hesitated before asking, “Lady Isolde, will you be returning to the

in the estate, Kody was respected enough

“No

blinked. “You mean… you’re

going at all,” she said simply.

was stunned. “Why?”

but she didn’t answer. “Just return

to explain, Kody didn’t press further. He also chose not to report it immediately–after all, if she truly wasn’t going, she would tell Allan herself.

Rannard Chamber, where Allan was having breakfast, Isolde entered with

sorrow, no grief. And, more importantly,

night,” Allan said, his tone neutral but edged with

bowed. “I did not.”

Allan said, setting down his tea.

tension. “Come, have breakfast first.

didn’t sit.

said instead.

snapped

sharpened. “What did you just

will not be attending the funeral,” Isolde said

room fell into

struck

in Argentum, and you refuse to go to her

narrowed his eyes, his voice lowering into